The Knowledge series on “Marine industry-Metamorphosis and Future” was conducted on Saturday 08-12-2018 at Swarna Academy Hall with Commander Mahesh Nagesh Nayak Ex Indian Navy.

Commander Mahesh Nagesh Nayak began his talk with the introduction of Marine industry with the geography from the days when a super continent existed to and how the industry of ships and shipbuilding has undergone a change.

Commander Nayak shared his extensive experience of traveling around the world while explaining how the ships today have undergone change as well the rich history of Indian ship builders.

During the era prior to the arrival of the British and Portuguese in India, Ships from India were already large compared to any other country. However, over a period the ship building in India completely collapsed once the British started systematically diluting the Indian shipbuilding through restrictions.

He concluded that currently India is known for its specialty in mid-size shipbuilding and in dismantling of old ships. With large number of rivers in India, transporting goods through ships in inland would be possible if the dredging work is carried out properly which in turn will lead to increased economic activity thus reducing the load on our overburdened roads.

The program concluded with Q&A session followed by Vote of thanks and National anthem.